Cutting edge research to prevent crime and transform justice
The Griffith Criminology Institute is a world-leading institute for cutting-edge criminological research, delivering evidence-based solutions to real-world crime and justice challenges in Australia and internationally. As the largest and most diverse criminology institute globally, we address complex issues such as youth justice, sexual violence, policing, corrections, terrorism, and technology-facilitated crime through innovative, interdisciplinary projects. We have a strong track record of successful partnerships with government, community and industry, prioritising translation of high-quality research into policy and practice that reduces harm and builds safer, fairer communities.
While our work is conducted across many Indigenous lands, our offices are based on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Key challenges
Advancing violence prevention through evidence and partnership
Addressing Indigenous justice disparities with self-determination and cultural respect
Our capabilities at a glance
Data‑led crime analytics and prevention
Policy evaluation and justice reform translation
Co‑designed partnerships with government, industry and communities
Social Analytics Lab
Securely storing, managing and analysing sensitive data for research and teaching
The Social Analytics Lab (SAL) is a purpose-built, high-security research facility at Griffith University that supports the secure storage, management and analysis of sensitive administrative data for research and teaching. SALM’s industry-standard security framework enables the use of individual-level data, creating a specialised environment for applying cutting-edge academic research to complex, real-world challenges in an increasingly data-driven 21st-century society.
Our people
Sustainable Development Goals
The Griffith Criminology Institute is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and committed to tackling global challenges around gender equality, reducing inequalities, peace, justice, and strong institutions, and partnerships.
